Next SVGMS Official Field Trip


Important! Official Field trips are for Club Members ONLY!

You must have your dues paid and your membership recorded in advance of attending an official field trip.

Ed Stuart, our field trip leader, reported that he had been trying to contact Gary Ochsenbein at Vesuvius for a while. He spoke with Gary's wife and was told that Gary passed away last week. We send condolences to his family.

Ed also stated that we probably won't be able to go to Frazier quarry due to so many restrictions that are being imposed on us visiting there.

His good news was that there will be a trip in June to Graves' Mountain to collect unakite in the Rose River. There will be a $10 fee, with plenty of parking, restrooms and food available to purchase. More details later.

Rose River - Graves Mountain Lodge

Where: 205 Graves Mountain Lane, Old Blue Ridge Turnpike, Syria, Madison Co.

When: Saturday, June 7th

Time: 9:00 till ~3:00

Cost: $10 per person - for adults....children FREE

To Find: Unakite, epidote, orthoclase, quartz, and decorative rocks/yard art

Parking: Marked on map

Meet up: At the picnic tables next to the river, the spot will be marked on the map.

Ideal for a picnic lunch!

Facility Link: https://www.gravesmountain.com/

Access: 1.0+ mile of the river, boundaries will be marked on map

Food/drinks: Graves Market and/or Main Lodge for sit-down meals OR bring your own snacks, lunch, drinks

Restrooms: Real bathrooms are at the Main Lodge, within sight of the picnic tables

Porta-Johns: Located in the picnic area and along the river

What to bring: waders, water shoes, sunscreen, buckets, bug spray, gloves, a rake or hoe to turn rocks over, dry clothes and shoes, towels……

What to take home: Unlimited # of rocks and a big smile!

THANK YOU SO MUCH, ED!

Ed Stuart, SVGMS Field Trip Coordinator


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